Coming Soon: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Wellbeing

Nigel Skinner
Nov 17, 2025
2 min read

Life doesn’t come with a manual, but our minds often wish it did. Every week in my counselling practice, I meet people who say the same thing in different ways: “I just want to understand what’s happening to me.” And that’s exactly why I’m launching a new blog series designed to demystify the most common mental health challenges people face today.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be publishing accessible, compassionate, and science-informed articles that break down the real reasons we struggle — and the real ways we can recover. Below is a preview of what’s coming, so you can follow the topics that matter most to you.

✨ What Causes Anxiety?

We'll explore why anxiety isn’t “just in your head” — it’s in your body, your history, and your nervous system. This post will unpack the biological, emotional, and lifestyle factors that make anxiety so persistent, and why understanding the cause is the first step toward relief.

✨ Signs of Stress You Shouldn’t Ignore

Stress doesn’t always look like stress. It can sound like irritability, feel like exhaustion, or hide behind perfectionism. This article will help you recognise early warning signs before they become overwhelming, and offer practical ways to reset your system.

✨ How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts

Everyone has intrusive thoughts, but when they become sticky, loud or frightening, they can take over your day. This post will explain why intrusive thoughts happen and how to work with them rather than fear them.

✨ How Trauma Affects the Brain

Trauma isn’t defined by the event — it’s defined by its impact. We’ll look at what actually happens neurologically when trauma occurs, why memories can feel frozen in time, and how therapies such as the Rewind Technique help to gently reprocess them.

✨ How to Calm the Nervous System

From the fight-or-flight response to the window of tolerance, this upcoming article will guide you through simple, evidence-backed techniques to help your body feel safe again — because regulation starts in the body, not the mind.

✨ Polyvagal Theory Explained

If you’ve ever wondered why you shut down, tune out, or freeze under pressure, polyvagal theory offers the answers. This post will translate the science into everyday language so you can understand your reactions and reclaim control over them.

✨ Menopause and Mental Health

Menopause brings physical changes, yes, but also emotional and relational shifts that can feel destabilising. This article will explore why this life stage affects mood and identity so deeply — and how to navigate it with clarity and compassion.

✨ Relationship Stress Support

Whether communication breaks down or life stress builds up, relationships often absorb the fallout. This piece will explore how stress affects connection, attachment, and intimacy, and offer practical tools for rebuilding healthier relationships.

✨ Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

This is one of the most commonly requested topics. We’ll break down the subtle signs of narcissistic behaviour, the impact it has on your self-worth, and — most importantly — the steps to rebuilding your life, confidence, and boundaries afterward.

Stay Tuned for the Full Series

Each post will be written to help you understand yourself better, reduce shame, and build a calmer, more grounded relationship with your mind and body.